- Trauma support
- Sleep and rest
- Practical strategies
About Sharon
Sharon Belshaw is a counsellor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties and life changes. She also works with issues such as trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief and relationship concerns. Her practice includes support for intimacy and body image worries and for people facing career strain or caregiving stress.
Sharon has worked in GP practices, schools, a brain injury centre, corporate settings and the third sector. She previously served as a clinical lead and now works as a chief executive in an organisation connected to her clinical work. That mix of roles means she is familiar with both frontline counselling and management perspectives.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing and hypnotherapy, alongside person-centred ideas. She aims to be warm and engaging in sessions and to adapt planning around everyday responsibilities like childcare and work. Sessions tend to focus on practical strategies and talking through what feels most urgent.
Sharon keeps up with research and continuing professional development to inform her practice. She has received a Health and Social Care award and has had an article published in a national journal. She has also delivered management consultations and coaching for staff on workplace and life issues.
Sharon is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works in the United Kingdom and offers services in English. Prospective clients should check the session options available before booking.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Sharon uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing in her work. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety, low mood and sleep disturbance. EMDR uses guided eye movements or similar bilateral stimulation while recalling distressing memories to reduce their emotional intensity, often used for trauma-related issues.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sharon works collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's goals and preferences. She will discuss options and adapt the plan as progress is monitored, so the choice feels practical and personalised.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week, to shorten travel time and to allow brief check-ins between commitments. Others value in-person meetings for different reasons, and Sharon will help match the delivery to what works best for daily life and therapeutic aims.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sharon commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief and relationship difficulties, among other related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sharon aims for a warm and engaging style and adapts sessions to fit clients' life demands. She focuses on practical strategies and talking through what feels most pressing.
How much experience does she have?
Sharon has around 15 years of clinical and related professional experience across healthcare, education, corporate and third-sector settings.
Which professional credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.